tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post7708487693657404598..comments2023-11-26T01:21:35.860-07:00Comments on Mormon Mommy Writers and Friends: Up to My ElbowsMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-61942367444033828532012-07-14T15:53:16.727-06:002012-07-14T15:53:16.727-06:00good linkgood linkBetsy Schowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456220738320186343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-15584108036347438132012-07-13T18:04:37.276-06:002012-07-13T18:04:37.276-06:00I too have this problem. There are two things I ha...I too have this problem. There are two things I have learned that have really helped me. First, it's ok to tell your first draft (especially if your a panster like me). The first draft is the author learning about the story and exploring the world. Telling is ok in the first draft because you just want to get the story written! The second thing I've learned is that when I write in third person, I sometimes pull the reader away from the action because I'm not firmly in the character's head. A teacher once told me to write my scene in first person then switch all the pronouns to first person. It really works!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328973674012805812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-42567663450100063242012-07-10T08:47:06.589-06:002012-07-10T08:47:06.589-06:00This is a great reminder, Amber! I had a hard time...This is a great reminder, Amber! I had a hard time when I first started writing understanding the difference between "telling" and "showing". And I still see it creeping in every once in awhile, just like you. You've given some great examples of how showing creates a different experience for the reader than telling. Thanks!KaseyQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394640941485859111noreply@blogger.com